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WWF International Heavyweight Title

NWA Northeast (1959 - 1963)
World Wrestling Federation/New Japan (1982 - 1985)

Name Date Location Notes
Antonio Rocca 1948   1
Toni Parisi 1982 Buffalo, New York  
Gino Brito August 1982 Buffalo, New York  
Tatsumi Fujinami August 30, 1982 New York City, New York  
Riki Coshu April 3, 1983 Tokyo, Japan  
Tatsumi Fujinami (2) August 4, 1983 Tokyo, Japan 2

Notes:

  1. Antonio Rocca defeated Dick Schikat in a tournament final according to the Weekly Gong Magazine.
    Roca won the title by defeating Buddy Rogers in July of 1959 in New York City, New York. The title was then vacated in the 1960's and became inactive.

  2. Tatsumi Fujinami wins the match by Count Out but refused to accept the belt. Riki Coshu couldn't
    get into Canada for the rematch in Calgary, Alberta on August 12, 1982, and Fujinami was recognized
    as champion. Fujinami gave up the title after a Double Disqualification against Super Strong Machine
    on July 19, 1985 in Sapporo, Japan. The title was then abandoned on October 31, 1985 when New
    Japan and the WWF split.